About Melvin M. Spence
Lived 1927 – 2014 (aged 87). Melvin M. Spence was an American politician.
Melvin Merritt Spence (May 9, 1927 – June 28, 2014) was an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1982 to 1983. Elected in 1981, he had to run for reelection the next year after a three-judge panel of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found the state's multi-member districts to violated the Equal Protection Clause. He was defeated in the newly-drawn 81st district by Owen B. Pickett.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Melvin M. Spence's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Melvin M. Spence?
American politician (1927-2014)
When was Melvin M. Spence born?
Melvin M. Spence was born on 9 May 1927 in Norfolk, Virginia, Virginia.
When did Melvin M. Spence die?
Melvin M. Spence died on 28 June 2014 in Virginia, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
What was Melvin M. Spence's occupation?
Melvin M. Spence was a politician.
What nationality was Melvin M. Spence?
Melvin M. Spence was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Melvin M. Spence. https://biography.guide/melvin-m-spence/
MLA: "Melvin M. Spence." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/melvin-m-spence/.
Chicago: "Melvin M. Spence." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/melvin-m-spence/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC